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Greene County, Virginia
Greene County, Virginia. Greene County had 21,958 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.9% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 3 places (1 city, village or borough and 2 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 51079.
Greene County is one of the 5 counties of the Charlottesville, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,958
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,552 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,155
Median household income
$89,808
±$7,105 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$343,300
±$19,376 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,309
±$226 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Greene County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,552 residents in Greene County. The Census Bureau estimates 21,958 for July 1, 2025, up 6.9% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 21,155 over 156 square miles of land.
| Measure | Greene County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,155 | 8,705,170 | +1,636 |
| Households | 8,032±222 | 3,365,732 | +484 |
| Average household size | 2.61±0.07 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,852±29 | 3,684,756 | +561 |
Greene County's population since 2000
From 15,244 in 2000 to 21,958 in 2025: up 44.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Greene County?
Greene County holds 3 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Twin Lakes with 1,562 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Twin LakesGEOID 5179768 | 1,602 | $66,526 |
|---|---|---|
| RuckersvilleGEOID 5169360 | 1,484 | $101,875 |
| Stanardsville | 349 | $65,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Greene County?
The median resident of Greene County is 40.3 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.5%. 7.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Greene County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3±1.4 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.9%±0.3 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5%±0.6 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5% | 11.0% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.8%±1.0 pts | 58.4% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.4%±0.8 pts | 18.3% | +2.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.5 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.1%±1.4 pts | 13.1% | +2.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.1%±1.5 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9%±1.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6%±2.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8%±2.0 pts | 6.9% | −5.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4%±1.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.5%±3.4 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.8%±2.0 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Greene County earn?
Half of Greene County's 8,032 households earn less than $89,808 a year (±$7,105), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $82,946 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Greene County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,808±$7,105 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $117,702±$10,061 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,879±$3,510 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.7%±3.1 pts | 9.9% | +7.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.4%±7.0 pts | 12.3% | +17.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1%±2.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7%±2.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Greene County?
Owners occupy 83.4% of Greene County's occupied homes and renters 16.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $343,300 by its owner (±$19,376). The median renter pays $1,309 a month including utilities, and 21.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Greene County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $343,300±$19,376 | $383,700 | +$52,364 |
| Median gross rent | $1,309±$226 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.9%±8.1 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,813±$123 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.4%±3.2 pts | 67.3% | +5.8 pts |
| Housing units | 8,852±29 | 3,684,756 | +561 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±4.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.9%±2.8 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.9%±2.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.7%±2.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Greene County building?
Builders took permits for 266 new housing units across Greene County in 2025 (216 single-family), 12.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Greene County get to work?
69.5% of Greene County's workers drive alone and 17.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.8%.
| Measure | Greene County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4%±2.9 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 4.3% | −3.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.5%±4.0 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6%±2.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.5%±3.5 pts | 18.3% | +10.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.3 min±3.3 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Greene County's census tracts?
Greene County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $73,785 (Tract 301.01) to $127,177 (Tract 302.01).
| Tract 301.0151079030101 | 4,035±401 | $73,785 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 301.0251079030102 | 4,628±523 | $78,333 |
| Tract 302.0151079030201 | 7,836±672 | $127,177 |
| Tract 302.0251079030202 | 4,656±604 | $82,396 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Greene County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 80th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 20th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 60th of 133 |
| Median household income | 32nd of 133 |
| Median home value | 42nd of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 39th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th of 133 |
| Median age | 83rd of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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